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Penn Foster

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201 - 500 Mitarbeiter

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Penn Foster ist eine Online-Karriere-Schule und Hochschule mit Akkreditierung, die selbstgesteuerte, karriereorientierte Diplome, Zertifikate, Associate- und Bachelor-Abschlüsse in verschiedenen beruflichen und professionellen Bereichen anbietet. Die Programme umfassen Gesundheitswesen, Veterinärtechnologie (einschließlich eines durch AVMA-CVTEA akkreditierten Vet Tech-Programms), handwerkliche Berufe (HLK, Elektriker, Klempner), Business, IT, Strafjustiz, Design sowie durch die Distance Education Accrediting Commission akkreditierte Highschool-Abschlüsse. Penn Foster richtet sich hauptsächlich an individuelle Lernende mit flexiblen Online-Studienoptionen und bietet zudem Schulungslösungen für Organisationen und Arbeitgeber an.

Beschreibung

• Provide strategic direction and operational oversight for the Professional Studies portfolio. • Ensure alignment of programs with workforce demands, accreditation standards, and institutional goals. • Lead program evaluation, continuous improvement, and innovation in online pedagogy. • Identify opportunities for new program development and expansion. • Oversee curriculum design, updates, and instructional quality across all programs. • Ensure academic rigor, relevance, and alignment with industry standards. • Collaborate with instructional design teams to enhance learner experience and outcomes. • Lead, mentor, and develop faculty and academic staff. • Establish performance expectations and conduct evaluations. • Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and learner-centered teaching. • Monitor key performance indicators (retention, completion, satisfaction, and employment outcomes). • Implement initiatives to improve learner engagement and success. • Partner with support teams, operations, and other teams to optimize the learner journey. • Work closely with product, marketing, operations, and workforce partners. • Contribute to institutional initiatives and strategic planning. • Ensure programs meet accreditation, regulatory, and compliance requirements. • Support audits, reporting, and accreditation reviews. • Maintain documentation and processes aligned with quality assurance standards.

🎯 Anforderungen

• Master’s degree in a relevant discipline required, PhD or EdD preferred • 5+ years of leadership experience in online or distance education • Proven experience managing academic programs and faculty teams • Experience with career-focused or workforce-aligned education programs preferred • Strong understanding of online pedagogy and instructional best practices • Strategic thinking with operational execution capability • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills • Data-driven decision-making and analytical capability • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment • Experience with different technologies, learning platforms, and academic systems preferred, such as Brightspace, Dynamic 365, and Tableau

🏖️ Vorteile

• Medical • Dental • Vision • Flexible spending • Generous paid time off • Sponsored volunteer opportunities • 401K with a company match • Free access to online programs